The answer … who knows! Manufacturers are not required to list all the ingredients found in their products. One of the most commonly found areas is fragrance. Some companies keep their fragrance a closely guarded secret. So cautious, in fact, that the FDA doesn’t even know what ingredients are being used.
These components can be chemical, synthetic or natural fragrances. But since there is no requirement to disclose what your fragrance is made of, we are supposed to trust that the manufacturer has our best interests at heart.
Why wouldn’t we trust them? Could it be because some are still using parabens? This is the same chemical that was found in tumors removed from breast cancer patients in a 2004 English study.
Or is it that they continue to use benzyl alcohol, which is a known neurotoxin in humans? A new FDA-approved product uses benzyl alcohol to kill lice. The FDA has found that it is irritating and depresses the respiratory system. However, companies still use benzyl alcohol in their products. It is true that it is used in small doses. However, it is found in several products, which means you are receiving multiple “small” doses, adding up to one large dose. Why risk the dangers posed by these ingredients when they are unnecessary? Many products avoid these ingredients and still work just as well, if not better, than their dangerous counterparts.
So who can you trust? The answer is simple … yourself. Research the products you are currently using. For most, this will likely result in a full trash can. Then buy products that only use safe, natural, and (better yet) organic ingredients. There are good manufacturers out there, you just have to look for them.
Do not put your health in the hands of big companies, they are only worried about fattening their wallets. Regain your power and make informed decisions. Together we can live naturally beautiful lives … naturally!